Rychwał was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Reichwald (Wartheland).
The place is now called Rychwał and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rychwal | Russian Empire | Konin | 1914 |
| Rychwał | Poland | Konin | 1921 |
| Rychwał | German Empire | Konin | 1939 |
| Reichwald (Wartheland) | German Empire | Konin | 1939 |
| Rychwał | Poland | Konin | 1945 |
| Rychwał | Poland | Konin | 1992 |